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                         Tales of Younger Jupiter
                                 Episode 6

Chapter 1

Luna and Artemis watched from a distance as the Dark Crystal continued
to grow.  They did not speak, the same thought on their mind.  They both
knew that if the Senshi could not stop Black Lady, then the world would
be destroyed.

Luna felt a reassuring nudge on her shoulder. She usually wouldn't have
permitted it but she appreciated the effort so she turned her head and
gave Artemis an appreciative look.

                                  ******

Mercury could feel the strong winds buffeting her.  They were high up.
According to her computer some fifty stories.  That would account for
the low hanging mass of black and foreboding clouds that Black Lady had
emerged from.  Now Black Lady floated gazing at the Senshi with open
hatred in her eyes.

"Show yourself!" Sailor Moon yelled, "I shall defeat you, Wiseman, and
return her to normal!"  Wiseman did not appear.  <I must be strong,
brave.  There are more people counting on me than ever before...>

Black Lady's form hovered above the Senshi.  She had not spoken since
her laughter had stopped. She raised her hands above her head releasing
a bolt of dark energy which sped towards six monoliths that encircled
the platform.  Each contact filled the air with energy and the crystals
seemed to take on a malevolent air.

"No one understands me."  Black Lady intoned coldly, "I shall open the
Black Gate and cast the world into darkness."

<Her soul has been tainted. I have not prevented that... It is my fault.
She will destroy Crystal Tokyo... Not if I can help it,> Younger Jupiter
thought, she had remained behind the others.  <They work as a team... I
also work with a team but my team is not here.  Ultimately this is that
time witch Pluto's fault...>  Unnoticed Younger Jupiter readied her
attack.

"Ki no..." Younger Jupiter had started to voice her attack; her voice
full of sadness.  <Good-bye Small Lady...  I take a new oath, even if it
is to myself.  I will not let you harm Crystal Tokyo. I will destroy
you.>

Sailor Moon noticed Younger Jupiter and held up her hand. "She is not be
hurt.  MY daughter is not to be hurt."

A feral smile played across Younger Jupiter's face as she stepped
forward. She seemed not to hear what Sailor Moon had said.

"You are a threat, Black Lady.  You are a threat to My Queen and Crystal
Tokyo.  I shall lay down my life to stop you."  <I have failed in my
oath, my duty...  I shall not fail in my new one... The destruction of
Black Lady.>

"Sako-chan, please don't do this," Venus said while slipping in front of
Younger Jupiter.  There was no response, all she could see was the dark
and brooding in Younger Jupiter's eyes.  "Listen to what Sailor Moon
said..." Venus tried again, <Why isn't she responding?  What is the
matter with her?>

"Younger Jupiter!" Venus finally screamed.

"Minako-chan, get out of the way."  Younger Jupiter growled, "I need to
do a job." <I need to kill my Small Lady.>

"Younger Jupiter, you will address me as `Commander'!" Venus raised her
voice in pitch and glared at Younger Jupiter.  <Come on, Sako, think.
If you kill that little girl not only would it crush Mamoru and Usagi,
it would devastate you as well.>

"What?!" Younger Jupiter's features were full of surprise,  <What does
she think she's doing?>  Lifting her eyes, she locked her gaze on Black
Lady, a tear rolled down her cheek. <I'm sorry little one... this isn't
your fault.>

"Our Queen has decreed that Chibi-Usa is not to be harmed. Younger
Jupiter, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"

<Excellent, I will be able to get rid of one pest...the Senshi
Commander,> Black Lady thought, <Then, I will be able to torment Sailor
Moon and the others. They will know the agony they have put me
through...  That I've lived.> Raising her hands Black Lady prepared to
unleash her deadly assault.

"NO!!!" Younger Jupiter screamed.  With a mighty shove she pushed Venus
out of the way of the oncoming blast.

Venus toppled to the ground. Upon looking up she saw the dark ball of
energy hit Younger Jupiter full in the chest.  It picked Younger Jupiter
up and flung her backwards with untold force.  The driving wind helped
to speed her flight so Younger Jupiter was out over the crystal's edge
before the momentum slowed enough and gravity took over... Younger
Jupiter dropped like a stone out of sight.

The other Senshi looked on horrified.  Jupiter let out a strange croak
before assuming an attack position.  Venus' looks went from solemn to
surprise and then raw fury.  Turning she to prepared to attack but
Sailor Moon stopped them.  She sent a look.  The look said it all.  It
was heavy with sadness but it had a pleading quality to it.

Taking advantage of the distraction Black Lady released another energy
blast.  This time it was more widespread and blew the Senshi and Tuxedo
Mask off their feet.

"Imouto! You will die if you accept the dark energy!" Sailor Moon yelled
as she struggled to her feet.

"Please, Chibi-Usa-chan, stop this," Mars pleaded, "We love you!
Sako-chan... LOVED you!"  <I will pray for you, Sakuya...>

"No one understands.  That puny Senshi did not love me.  I shall cast
the world into darkness, destroy it, and take my revenge on those who
tormented me!" Black Lady yelled. "But first I will kill you, Sailor
Moon."  With that a blast was released, aimed directly at Sailor Moon.

Black Lady watched in astonishment as Tuxedo Kamen leapt in front of the
blast and took it for Sailor Moon.  <My love... why did you do that? You
belong to me... You should have not saved her... The person that stole
you from me... She hurt you almost as she hurt me.>

                                  ******

<I have failed...> Younger Jupiter thought as she rushed towards the
ground, <I have failed My Queen, Crystal Tokyo, and my oath...>  Just
before the blackness of unconsciousness took her Younger Jupiter
whispered, "Papa, I'll be with you soon."

                                  ******

"What?!" Black Lady cried out in surprised, "Why did he do that?  Why
did he risk your life for you?  You wouldn't have done the same for me!"

"I would have.  He did it because, Imouto, this is what a person does
when they care about someone.  They are willing to do anything for
them," Sailor Moon said while she helped Tuxedo Kamen up.

"We care about you, Chibi-Usa-chan," Jupiter said, her voice thick with
emotion, "Don't let me lose another friend." <Sako-chan...  Were you
right?>

"You are important to us.  We all love you," Tuxedo Kamen said. <My
Mesume... Don't let me lose my daughter to the darkness...>

It seemed to make an impact.  Black Lady started to waver before Wiseman
appeared.  Sending additional dark energy into her Wiseman said, "Black
Lady, Queen of the Black Moon Family, do not listen to these people.
They have betrayed you.  Hurt you, stolen what you wanted most."

"Yes... Sailor Moon did that.  Usagi did that.  She took Tuxedo Mask
from me," Black Lady said with venom and malice dripping from her voice,
"I love him... I had a picture of him but SHE stole it from me.  I was
punished because Usagi had taken MY picture of MY Mamo-chan."

The altered memories of that day passed through her mind.  Usagi had
taken that picture from her on the street.  Then in the park Sakuya had
threatened her.  Then when she got home...

"That isn't true... Please, Chibi-Usa-chan, listen to us.  We love you!"
Sailor Moon begged.  <Kami-sama... I'm losing her!>

"Chibi-Usa-chan, I love you," Tuxedo Mask said.

"Yes, Mamo-chan, I shall kill Sailor Moon and take you as my husband.
You shall rule by my side. She won't hurt you ever again," Black Lady
said while renewing her attacks.  The resulting storm of dark energy
that flowed around the Senshi forced them to the ground and pinned them
there.  They found it difficult to move, even to breathe.

<We shall face challenges greater then what we have encountered before,>
Sailor Moon thought.  Looking over to Tuxedo Mask she saw that he also
remembered what King Endymion had said. Crawling slow towards each other
they interlocked hands.  Together they stood up and faced Black Lady and
Wiseman.

"Moon Crystal Power!" Sailor Moon called out.  The resulting brilliance
temporarily blinded everyone. In the future, the encased Neo-Queen
Serenity was engulfed in light.  When the light faded Sailor Moon wasn't
there anymore.  Instead, standing there was not Princess Serenity but
Neo-Queen Serenity.  "You must remember your childhood..."  As she spoke
Neo-Queen Serenity's crescent moon flared bright.

In Black Lady's mind an image formed:  She had fallen and was crying.
Her parents wouldn't help her up; not because they were cruel but
because they wanted her to help herself. She remembered outings with
Sakuya and Kimeko.  She remembered the Christmas party where she
received her painting.  <I do have friends.  My parents love me. Sakuya
and Kimeko love me.  USAGI LOVES ME!>

<Damn that Sailor Moon!> Wiseman thought.  Raising skeletal hands he
engulfed Black Lady, Sailor Moon, and Tuxedo Kamen in a column of dark
power.  "We are born alone, and we die alone," Wiseman hissed before
removing the images from Black Lady's mind.

<Mommy! Daddy! Don't leave me alone!> cried the now terrified little
voice locked within the deepest reaches of Black Lady's mind.  With
renewed hatred, Black Lady said, "That's right, I was alone in the
darkness. I won't let you deceive me."

"Small Lady, you must leave this place.  It's hurting you physically and
mentally.  It is dangerous for you here," Neo-Queen Serenity said.

"No, it is only dangerous for YOU!" Black Lady said as she continued her
assault of dark energy on her hated parents.

"I don't care what happens to me.  I want to save you and I will do
anything that will save YOU!  We all go through hardships but that is
when our memories of good times must be held tight," Neo-Queen Serenity
said.  Lifting the Ginzuishou she sent its power at Black Lady who was
assaulted by a montage of images...

With images flowing through her, Black Lady remembers a happier past.
When she made curry with Usagi, had ice cream with Ami, had lunch with
Makoto and Sakuya, trained with Rei.  A deep feeling of warmth spread as
she remembered dressing like a nurse to help take care of Usagi...  She
remembered the love at Christmas, when Usagi helped her with the
nightmare... She remembered Sakuya and Kimeko.

<I am not alone...> Black Lady thought.

She could feel the warmth spreading as her mother said, "You are feeling
love.. We all love you, Small Lady..."

<Yes, I was not alone. I AM not alone!>  With the memories starting to
fade, Black Lady realized what the others had been trying to say.
Moving she went to embrace the person who loved her and cared for her
deeply.

                                  ******

The dark column of energy vanished to reveal Tuxedo Kamen, Neo-Queen
Serenity, and a sleeping Chibi-Usa.  Floating down Neo-Queen Serenity
reverted to Sailor Moon.  The other Senshi grouped around the awakening
figure of Chibi-Usa.

"We are so happy to see you safe..." Mars said.  <If only we had been in
time to save one more...>

Chibi-Usa's face showed open and unlimited love.  "Thank you...  I know
I am not alone now.  I know that I am loved."

A deep rumbling laugh from behind the group drew their attention back to
the situation at hand.  "No wonder it was easy to defeat that one
Senshi...  You don't pay attention when you talk."  The laughter
continued for a few more seconds before Wiseman said, "I may have lost
the power of Black Lady but the Black Gate is open and now I shall
destroy the world! For I am Death Phantom!"

Lifting his crystal ball Wiseman assaulted them once again with a dark
energy attack.  But it was more... It was the start of the end.  Large
purple and black lighting jumped from monolith to monolith as the Dark
Crystal channeled its power and started to spread its influence
throughout the city.

Struggling Sailor Moon used the Ginzuishou to sweep away the dark energy
that was holding them down.  Standing she walked away from the others
while saying, "I will stop you... I will not let you destroy the world.
The future of this world is depending on me!"

"Don't do it!" Tuxedo Mask cried as he realized Sailor Moon's
intentions. "If you use the Ginzuishou's full power, then you will die!"

The other Senshi now realizing exactly what their leader was doing
started to urge her not to use Ginzuishou's full power but it did not
help.  Laughing Wiseman once again engulfed Sailor Moon in a dark column
of energy.  When it vanished Neo-Queen Serenity was in Sailor Moon's
place.

Chibi-Usa watched helplessly as her mother battled Wiseman...  Slowly it
became apparent that Wiseman was winning.  <I'm going to lose Mommy...
I took the Ginzuishou...  It's my fault!>  She started to cry, "It's all
my fault... It's my fault!  Because of me, Usagi..." Chibi-Usa trailed
off and looked on in wonder as one of her tears fell, stopped and
shimmered.  No more was it a salty tear but another Ginzuishou.  As
Chibi-Usa stared at it she remembered what happened to it... <It must
have went inside me when I touched it.>

Getting a determined look on her face Chibi-Usa wriggled free of Tuxedo
Kamen and said, "I'm going to help Mommy... This is my fault and I'm
going to help."

"No Chibi-Usa-chan...  If you use the full power of the Ginzuishou, then
you will die!" Tuxedo Kamen said.

"But it's all my fault!" Chibi-Usa wailed, "I have to help her... I
don't want Mommy to die!"  She pleadingly looked up at Tuxedo Kamen.
<Please? I have to fix this...>

"We will all help," Tuxedo Kamen said, "We will all give you our power."

"Ginzuishou help me.  Please protect everyone!" Chibi-Usa shouted as the
Senshi joined hands.  In a swirl of color Chibi-Usa's clothes changed
into a princess dress becoming Neo-Princess Serenity.

"What's this!?!?" Wiseman said.

Ignoring him each Senshi directed their energy to aid in the attack.
Together Neo-Queen Serenity and Neo-Princess Serenity both said, "Moon
Crystal Power! Evil that would destroy the world begone!"

With a fantastic shriek of denial Wiseman vanished.  The resulting
energy discharge nearly blinded the others.  Neo-Queen Serenity and
Neo-Princess Serenity found themselves floating a vast expanse of pink
light.

In the light Neo-Princess Serenity reverted into her normal clothes
becoming Chibi-Usa once more.  Neo-Queen Serenity vanished and was
replaced once again by Sailor Moon.

"Are we dead?" came Chibi-Usa's small voice.

"I think we are.  But that does not matter... we saved everyone."

Then both girls heard a voice.  It is Queen Serenity, "The Ginzuishous
have performed a miracle... They have stopped the evil and you are
alive.  The others are waiting for you."



Chapter 2

Tuxedo Kamen supported an unconscious Sailor Moon as Mars protectively
cradled an also unconscious Chibi-Usa.  The first to stir was Sailor
Moon who looked worriedly at her daughter who began to stir herself.

Mars set the now conscious Chibi-Usa down.  The young girl glanced
around before settling her eyes on Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask.  <She
said I was HER daughter... does that mean...>  Softly Chibi-Usa said,
"Okaa-san?"

The smile that went across Sailor Moon's face was brilliant.  Stretching
her arms wide she nodded vigorously.  Chibi-Usa ran into Sailor Moon's
arms and was swept into a tight embrace.  <She IS my mommy... then
Mamoru is...> turning her head she looked at Tuxedo Mask intently for a
few moments before saying, "Otou-san?"

Chuckling slightly Tuxedo Mask embrace both girls as he softly said,
"Yes, little one, I'm your father."

<Kami-sama, I wish I had a camera,> Mars thought, <I hope Usagi doesn't
blurt out what happened to Sakuya.>  Mars felt a small tear roll down
her face and turned in embarrassment.

Chibi-Usa who was feeling warm and safe tucked between both her parents
in a three way hug glanced around.  That's when she saw that Venus was
openly crying and trying desperately to wipe the tears away from her
face. <Why is Minako crying?> Chibi-Usa wondered.  Then she saw Jupiter.

Sailor Jupiter's back was stiff and rigid.  She was staring at the
ground but her shoulders were trembling slightly.  She looked like she
might just collapse if a strong wind came along.  <What is the...>
Chibi-Usa trailed off as a scene entered her mind.  She was Black
Lady... She had released a bolt of dark energy aimed at Sailor Venus
and...

<I tried to kill Minako... That would have killed Kimeko!> Chibi-Usa
thought as her breathing started to get faster. Then she remembered,
Younger Jupiter flying over the edge of the Dark Crystal and out of
sight. <But Sako pushed Minako out of the way and the energy hit her
and... I KILLED SAKO!!!> Chibi-Usa went rigid like a board, her
breathing faster she looked widely around.  Wriggling, she freed herself
of Sailor Moon's and Tuxedo Kamen's embrace and took several steps
backwards.

"Chibi-Usa-chan, what's wrong?" Tuxedo Kamen wondered.

"You look really scared, why?" Sailor Moon asked.

Chibi-Usa's actions had attracted the attention of the other Senshi as
well.  They were all now looking at her except for Jupiter who was still
looking at the ground.  <Killing is wrong... I did something wrong...
When I do something bad...>  She thought about the criminals brought
before her parents and sentenced. Tears ran down the little girl's
cheeks.  Looking up at her parents with clear terror she said, "W...
what...  what are you going to do?"

Sailor Moon blinked. <What's wrong?> "Chibi-Usa-chan, what do you mean?"

Looking around Chibi-Usa stuttered, "I... I k... killed... Younger
Jupiter... didn't I?"  Tears began to flow down Jupiter's face. She
couldn't hold them back any longer.

"No, Chibi-Usa, you didn't kill her...." Mars started.

"DON'T LIE TO ME!!!  I killed Younger Jupiter! Killing is wrong, isn't
it?!" Chibi-Usa yelled.  She had started backing away but was now
angrily glaring through teary eyes at her parents.  <I tried to kill
Mommy...>  As more tears fell, the little girl felt something tighten
around her heart, <I'm bad...  It's my fault that Sako is dead!>

"Yes, killing is wrong," Mercury put in quietly.

"Chibi-Usa-chan, it isn't your fault," Sailor Moon said.

<Why are they lying to me?>  "It is my fault... I killed Sako-chan...
SO WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?!"

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!" came Venus' hoarse voice.  Chibi-Usa jerked as if
she were slapped and retreated several more steps.  <Oh!!  Now I've done
it,> Venus thought as she started slowly towards Chibi-Usa.

<Here it comes...> Chibi-Usa thought.

"Gomen, Chibi-Usa-chan, I didn't mean to snap at you," said Sailor Venus
softly.  Venus slowly walked forward and whispered in Sailor Moon's ear,
"Usagi-chan, we need to go find the body.  It's best if Chibi-Usa
doesn't come with us."

Sailor Moon feelings changed from worry to disbelief.  <Kami-sama!  I
forgot about the body!>  She looked at Tuxedo Kamen who seemed to
overhear what Venus had said and been thinking the same thing.

<Maybe they aren't really sure how to do it,> Chibi-Usa thought glumly.
She knew what happened if you tried to kill the Queen although she
didn't really understand the concept.  A sort of morbid curiosity got
into Chibi-Usa and she couldn't resist.  "Mommy, how... how are you
going to kill me?"

The silence her question produced was deafening.  Most of the Senshi
were staring at her with looks of shock and disbelief.  All except one.

Sailor Moon looked horrified, <I can't even conceive of a thing.  Me
kill my own daughter!>  She glanced around to Venus whose mouth was
hanging open.

Before Sailor Moon could say anything Venus spoke up, "Chibi-Usa-chan,
we aren't going to kill you! How could you think we'd do that?" Venus'
was horrified at the mere thought of it.  <What this little girl needs
is Sako... and she isn't here.>

Before Chibi-Usa could respond, Sailor Jupiter detransformed to her
regular clothing and slowly came forward. She passed Sailor Moon and the
others to stand only about five feet from Chibi-Usa.

Chibi-Usa looked up at that long expanse. She looked up to Makoto's face
expecting to see anger and hatred but all that was nestled there instead
was a deep sadness.  Crouching down Makoto held out her hand to
Chibi-Usa.

Chibi-Usa's terror increased with the proximity of Makoto. <What is she
going to do?>  A coldness slipped down her spine and she began to
shiver, <Is... is she going to...>

"Chibi-Usa-chan... trust me," Makoto's voice was thick.  <Oh little
one... I've caused you so much pain.  I should have listened to Sako.
You are safe now... it isn't your fault... It's mine.>

Tentatively Chibi-Usa held out her hand and was surprised when Makoto
drew her into a hug.  Makoto began to cry again but she was whispering
something only Chibi-Usa could hear, "It isn't your fault,
Chibi-Usa-chan.  We don't want to kill you... we want to love you, keep
you safe and warm.  I don't hate you. I don't think Sako-chan would
either. It was MY fault that Sako-chan died."

Chibi-Usa raised her head up and looked deep into Makoto's eyes. She
could feel herself starting to cry again.  "I don't understand!"
Chibi-Usa finally wailed, "I don't understand!  Tell me why don't you
hate me!? Why isn't it my fault!? I KILLED SAKO-CHAN!!!"

She just felt Makoto give a little bigger hug and looked to find Usagi
standing there, she had changed back as well.  So had all of the Senshi.
Usagi had a very sad expression on her face but it was also heavy with
worry.

"Chibi-Usa-chan, it isn't your fault... Don't blame yourself," Makoto
said. <You should blame me... I think even Sako would.>

Usagi was starting to cry. <Oh Mesume, I wish I could make all this
better.  I wish I could take away the pain for you... Maybe that is
what a mother does, or tries to do.>  Holding out her arms Usagi said,
"Mako-chan, I'll take her."

Makoto seemed reluctant to give up Chibi-Usa to Usagi but did so.  Usagi
then mouthed, "Find the body."  Nodding Makoto moved off a little way
and motioned the others over to her.

The first task was to get Chibi-Usa to relax her body.  Her body was
rigid and unyielding.  Usagi held her daughter close and started rubbing
her back in small circles.  It seemed to help a little bit because
Chibi-Usa relaxed slightly. Chibi-Usa thought, <They don't act like
they're going to kill me.>

As Usagi was trying to figure out how to prove to Chibi-Usa that they
didn't blame her, the sun began to rise.  Turning so she could see it
Usagi held her daughter close, feeling her little heart still racing and
hearing the throaty sound as she breathed.  She felt like a mother.

"We care about you, Small Lady, and we don't blame you for anything you
did as Black Lady." Chibi-Usa finally began to calm down.

"Why did I want Daddy as my husband?" Chibi-Usa inquired. <I don't get
it... I want Daddy as my father.>

Usagi looked at Mamoru who looked back.  She moved over to a bench and
prepared herself for a long talk that she probably wouldn't understand
herself.  Looking to Mamoru with a devious smile, she said, "I think you
should answer that question."

<Well that's part of her revenge. I knew she just wouldn't forgive me,>
Mamoru thought gloomily.

                                  ******

The girls were out looking for the body.  Rei was with Makoto; Ami was
with Minako.  They were searching the park near where the Dark Crystal
once stood. <I got in her way...> Minako thought, <It was my fault.  She
had more experience than us... I should have helped Sakuya instead of
stopping her.>  She wiped a tear from her eye. "It should of been me.
Sako-chan died trying to save me."

Ami turned sharply to her.  Her nostrils were flaring slightly.  There
was a angry look to her.  "Mina! You can just stop blaming yourself.
You of all people know that it was impossible to know what was going to
happen.  Chibi-Usa-chan's already blaming herself and Makoto's going
through something that she's already gone through once before!"

Minako started at Ami for a moment.  It was a very un-Ami-like thing for
her friend to do.  Minako opened her mouth to speak but she was stopped
by Ami's upraised hand.

Ami waited for Minako to close her mouth before saying, "Minako-chan,
I'm sorry but the path you were going down wouldn't have helped and I
don't really think Usagi should even hear such talk coming from you. Rei
certainly wouldn't have stood for it either."

                                  ******

Rei wasn't handling the silence well.  She didn't like thinking of what
a body would be like after a fifty story drop but the silence that
Makoto was keeping was even worse.

Finally Rei got angry. It had been building up for sometime and her
first reaction was to vent it, which she did.  "Kami-sama Makoto! Would
you say something; this `silence' is driving me crazy!"

Makoto stopped and stood stock still.  Her eyes glistened with unshed
tears.  "What should I say, Rei?!" Makoto yelled, "That I do blame
myself for this?  That I couldn't see that Black Lady was a threat?  Yes
it's true! I do blame myself for this because Sakuya was right... Black
Lady was a threat.  We went into this thinking that we could heal
Chibi-Usa quickly and get out."

"We DID heal Chibi-Usa AND we DID get out!" Rei countered. She was now
feeling a little guilty for invading Makoto's private thoughts at a time
like this. <Or maybe I just don't want to listen to them because they
are so close to my own.>

"Okay then... This feels like the time I lost my parents!" Makoto yelled
at Rei. She then stomped angrily away.  She had only gone a short
distance before stopping.  Her posture turned to one of defeat.

Rei slowly walked up to Makoto.  "I don't really know what to say,
Makoto.  You rarely talk about your parents."

Makoto seemed to be staring at something off in the distance, in a quiet
tone of voice she said, "Rei-chan... when Sak... when MY granddaughter
came into my life... I felt..." she trailed off and blushed.

"Felt?" Rei queried, her curiosity piqued.

After a long pause Makoto said, "I felt whole. You guys are my family
but Sakuya was REAL family."

"Oh Makoto..."

                                  ******